Hockey Stick Length - Short VS Long and Where to cut 

I recently switched from a stick that came up to around my mouth to a stick that reaches to just under my collar bone on skates. I play more of a finesse, offensive style of hockey and I had heard that a shorter stick would be better for dangling, so I made the switch. What I didn't expect was that my shooting actually improved as well, because, as you mentioned, longer stick generally means more power, so I figured I was sacrificing some goal-scoring ability from farther out. I don't know if my shot is necessarily harder, but because I'm using a shorter stick, my body is in more of a natural shooting position as I'm skating (ie more bend in the knees, lower hand closer to the blade of the stick, etc), so I find that I can get a good, technically sound shot off much more quickly without having to adjust my hands/body, compared to when I used a longer stick, which caused me to have less bend in my knees and have the puck further from my body when I shot. Its also worth mentioning that I feel much stronger on the puck in the corners and off face-offs, again, because the shortness of the hockey stick is causing me to play with my body lower to the ice. Anyway, awesome videos, keep up the good work!

as the equipment manager for a 6 year old who has outgrown his stick, this video is much appreciated.

Great video. Three things you might add regarding pros and cons that I think should be considered: 1. shorter stick is harder for someone checking you as there is less leverage and you tend to have more weight on your stick as you are leaning over more. 2. Shorter stick allows you to tuck your top hand in to keep the defender from behind from tapping your hand to destabilize your stick handling. 3. shorter stick lowers your position and makes it harder to keep your head up while stick handling and also lowers your visibility to find your open teammates. I am an older rec hockey player and I still play around a bit with the length but typically end up just a tickle above the chin. It seems when I observe the young up and comers their sticks are getting longer and longer and they are doing just fine -especially against this old fart.

Another great video with some great advice. I always found for me that my preferred stick length would always vary. Depending on how I was playing, if I was scoring and how the puck felt on my stick. Proper stick length is SO important to having confidence with the puck. So figure it out however you need and don't be afraid to make adjustments.

All your vids help me out in hockey so much

Bless your soul for making this video.

Depending on the lie, length, and shape of blade...measuring with the chin/nose method can result in different lengths of stick. I like the method you describe towards the end of the video, as you can feel where your length needs/wants to be. It also addresses the variations of blade lie. I measure from the heel to butt, using a measuring tape. It happens that it is about the same as the distance from one finger tip to center of other elbow, measuring with arms out across the chest. Note that I use a short stick.

Answered my questions perfectly. best channel

Can you/did you make a video on the blade? I know different blades you need to shoot the puck "differently" and I'm having slight trouble finding my groove sometimes

excellent job!

Honestly I like my sticks longer for more power in my shots but I'm a winger so my stick is more of a defensemans stick but I prefer to try to just snipe than deke to the net and score.

Could you post a video finishing how to make a backyard rink?

Very clear coaching

ah man that colt is so nice

Jeremy, I bought a total one nxg a month ago and I can say that its one of the best sticks I've ever had. But the thing is its 74 flex so I'm starting to fan on it a lot as I get stronger. So , should I cut it down to get a stiffer flex? I don't really know how it would affect me shooting and crashing the net because I'm more of a power forward so overall what would you recommend? Also I play peewee AAA if that means anything

is there a video coming on different blade patterns and lies? would be sweet

Thank you Jeremy, i´m trying to learn Hockey in line here in Brazil and i´m thinking my stick is too long beause i can´t used it in from of me .

Can u make a vid on stealing the puck away from forwards and how to use the stick lift effectively?

nice video

Thanks, coach! Going to re-cut my stick now! haha. You should've demo'd on skates yourself.

We wanna see you play! Get a friend to record your games

I was taught; up to your nose in socks, under your chin with skates on.

Are you planning on doing the follow up video you talked about. With the flex and lie?

Howie Meeker videos also give great information on Hockey Stick sizing....Just look at the old school pro's Lafluer, Gretzky, Lemieux...All have a stick about 3" cut below their chins...Better puck control

Hi ! Is it bad if i train hockey shot at home with not skates ?

I’m 5 foot 2 what should I use I’ve never played imma just play street hockey

What works for me is after a few practice I look at my tape job, how it wears down at the bottom of the stick blade. If it peels off evenly, that is my lenght.

Same rules for goalie's stick? Thanks

Made a big difference cutting It a few inches. Much more accurate and powerful!

I love hockey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jeremy I love u and ur vids and I subscribe to u r such an inspiration to me 😄😃😃😃 and just to let u know I put the wrong name for my name I am actually a boy I play at the North shore winter club in North Vancouver bc I am on the atom A3 team😃

Jeremy, I'm 5'7 tall, weight around 115 pounds.. and I heard from other video that the right stick flex for a player is the flex should be half of my weight. Therefore, 50 flex stick is the right for me? which is a short stick.. And in your video, you said that shorter stick doesn't generate alot of power because of the flex.. I like to play as defenceman, so I use longer stick with 85 flex which is above half of my weight, and I find it hard to flex BECAUSE MAYBE I'm not over 160 pounds.. But there are times I rarely able to flex it with a slapshot and snapshot which I can see the puck flys off really quick.. So which stick is right for me to use? the shorter 50 flex? or should I stick with my longer 85 flex stick?

anyone know the length of crosby and duchenes sticks?

The hockey stick chin is short as it's a cover for the brown cupboard aka lion the witch and the wardrobe

Where is the outdoor rink video?

I'm still looking for the follow up video for the FWD. How accurate was the speed vs. a radar gun?

I noticed with some cheaper tape that it left marks on my car seats, does this tape have any similar issues or does it hold up pretty well. Also it may have been due to heat since I live in California, not sure.

how did you get a brand new Chara stick?

Hi I've seen most of your videos and they've been really helpful so far. I was wondering if you can do a video on the proper techniques for puck handling? I've been practicing a bit with a ball, but am not sure if I'm doing it properly. Thanks and keep up the good work!

I've been playing for about 4 years but I don't know if I'm a PWF or a Sniper, etc any recommendations to find out.

im 6.2 on skate i need a long one .cause i was crounching for a while

I have those gloves

Thanks for the vid Jeremy, it's been very helpfull ! I'm about to buy a new stick and still have doubts on the flex, I'm 35 and wight 85 kilos, acording to tipical rules I should use a 85 flex stick, the problem is that I started playing hockey about a year ago and I still have some trouble flexing the stick, Do you think It'd be better to buy an intermediate 65 flex stick until I have better technique and more power ? thanks !

Hi Jeremy! I recently got a new stick from an off season clearance, and ive been practising my shots with it for some time now. Its a tad too long to me without skates, but im worried about cutting it as it will be too short for me when im on skates later when the season starts. Should i just cut it, and add an extension once i get on skates, or should i get another maybe cheaper stick for off the ice training? Also, if i end up buying a cheaper stick for off the ice training, should i get a stiffer or whippier flex than i have now? (77) If i get another 77 flex and i cut it, it will be stiffer (87), or i could buy and INT stick which is already shorter but whippier (67) Ive just started hockey so not alot experience with different sticks

Hi, could you please tell me which you think is more important, the right stick length or right stick flex? I have a stick that is the right flex but maybe a little long? Should I cut it or get used to it?

Cool

You should be a goalie on here as well for those of us in the crease. :)

I am using a medium size stick

I use to just above the nose cause I can dangle shoot stick handle and am so much better with it I cant believe people use it any shorter than the mouth

I wish I saw this video when I first started skating. I would've saved myself a ton of money. I was playing with the wrong lie this whole time.

My friend from Montreal suggested that the stick goes to your nose height or slightly more if you're wearing shoes instead of skates.

I'm a center who makes his money off dangling and sniping, I usually dangle in to around the slot then if the goalie is deep in the net I'll shoot and snipe, but if he is far out ill come in and deke him out and use my hands to undress him, I usually it my stick to just about my bottom lip, maybe more like chin, and it works perfect for me.

Is having it up to your nose with skates on the right way to go

Short stick is better for snappers to

One simple question: Can your tips be used in inline hockey? I have been training for some weeks now and I wonder if there is much difference between Ice hockey and Inline hockey.

I have the best hand on my team and I use a stick up to my eyes I’m a left winger

i use middle of my nose on socks/barefoot and around my mouth on skates

good I'm a up right skater and I use s taller stick my twin brother is complete opposite he's a danger I'm a shoot first guy

I just switched to a longer WOODEN stick, I can't flex any stick anyway and the weight helps me shoot better. The length was better also but now I know why. The blade lays on the ice better, I am an upright player... WOULD like to be more of a bend knees and lean over player.

im a dangler i think .I see i create play .i have that vision . i was say .i was not predictable .

I find it that if a stick is too short it forces you to hold the stick with one hand more often. (Trying to catch a puck, stealing puck, etc)

Does cutting down stick effect lie?

I'm a defense man, what should the length of my stick be?

I am 5'1 and i am useing chara size stick

Chara uses warrior

I use a stick up to my nose cause I'm defense

Stakes for skates lol 0:58

im so sad datsyuk left the nhl... cant watch him anymore

it may seem weird but im 4,7 and I use a stick just over my head and I have a great shot with it

I am joking

My stick comes to the top of my forehead

On skates, my stick goes a couple inches over my forehead. I hate shorter sticks.